that's caused some of the biggest price jumps in years. according to aaa the average price for a gallon of regular is $4.49. >>> a drop in the unemployment rate is giving president obama some ammunition to recover from his weak debate performance. for the first time in his presidency the jobless rate is below 8%. we have more on how both campaigns are using the numbers for their advantage in this morning's commitment 2012 report. >> at a rally in virginia, a smiling president obama took full advantage of the septembers job report. >> more americans entered the work force. more people are getting jobs. >> the unemployment rate fell to 7.8%, marking the first time it's been below 8% during his presidency. >> today's news certainly is not an excuse to try to talk down the economy to score a few political points. >> political points is exactly what mitt romney was going for while talking to voters in virginia. >> this president calls his policies going forward. i call his policies for warned. >> romney said the unemployment rate fell because p